Justice Party Gwangju Branch "Corruption Allegations Against Superintendent Jang Hwikuk Must Be Revealed"

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] The Justice Party Gwangju Metropolitan City Branch has urged a thorough investigation into the corruption allegations involving the family of Jang Hwikuk, the Superintendent of Gwangju Metropolitan Office of Education.

On the 24th, the Justice Party Gwangju Branch stated in a press release, "The embezzlement by the head of the Korea Kindergarten Association Gwangju Branch and the violation of the Political Funds Act by the secretary-general continue to raise suspicions regarding their connection to Superintendent Jang Hwikuk."

They continued, "It has been confirmed that the head of the Korea Kindergarten Association Gwangju Branch provided various valuables to the superintendent's wife eight times over a period of about one year during the local election period from 2017 to 2018. Although the branch head who provided the valuables is currently on trial for violating the Improper Solicitation and Graft Act, Superintendent Jang's wife escaped punishment, which has become a subject of controversy."

They also pointed out, "Since 2010, Superintendent Jang, who is serving his third term as a progressive education superintendent, has had the representative slogan of integrity and the eradication of educational corruption. However, since the end of last year, several unfortunate allegations have surfaced one after another, causing a decline in the image of Gwangju's education community and casting a deep red light over education in Gwangju that truly represents the city."

They emphasized, "Superintendent Jang Hwikuk must take the matter seriously and demonstrate a responsible attitude befitting his position as the head of the education sector not only in Gwangju but across the Republic of Korea."

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